In the article on the report, LABJ noted that total agent sales
on the 2018 list showed a slight downtick from the 2017 figure, calling the
slump a microcosm of the overall 2018 Los Angeles residential real estate
market.

Compass’s Aaron Kirman observed, “Taxes, interest rates,
global economy, trade wars, political uncertainty, Chinese and European market
devaluation have all led to a lot of uncertainty.” LABJ reported that brokers
on the list agreed prices sellers wanted in late 2018 were not in line with
market demand. But it said agents on the list also agreed there’s been an
uptick in sales during the first two months of 2019.

We’re proud to congratulate the exceptional Compass professionals
who made the 2018 list. Here’s to a powerhouse 2019!